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Germany blames Russia for airport attack, to close Russian House and consulate

From iDNES · () Czech

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News Official statement New plan
  • Germany has accused Russia of responsibility for the August hybrid attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Berlin plans to close the Russian consulate in Bonn, terminate the Russian House contract and tighten checks on Russians arriving in Germany.

Germany has blamed Russia for the attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, saying agents hired by Moscow carried it out. Berlin plans several measures in response, including the closure of Russia’s consulate in Bonn.

The German government will also terminate its contract for the Russian House in Berlin and tighten checks on Russians arriving in the country.

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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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